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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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